As Autumn arrives, our bodies begin to ask us for more subtle support and deep nourishment. It is a time to rest deeply and often, to pull on our favorite socks and sweaters, and take
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Herbs
Piñon
There is, perhaps, no other tree or plant that my life has become as interwoven with the Pine. Her changing gifts mark the turning of the wheel of the year–wood harvested in Spring, cured in
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Recipes
Special Coffee
This coffee really is special. As someone who is allergic to dairy, but remains wildly devoted to all things rich and frothy, this recipe has become one of my all-time favorites. It’s also a great
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Poetry
Autumn’s Promise
Autumn grows near and my heart empties, Preparing the soil of my soul For all the seeds that have yet to be planted, For all the dreams that have yet to be dreamt. Autumn
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Daily Practices
Talk To Strangers
We all long to be seen for who we are, and we have a deep need to see and to know others as well. But, despite this yearning for connection, many of us live like islands,
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Daily Practices
Keep In Touch
When was the last time you received an honest to god, handwritten letter in the mail? How did that make you feel? Who was it from? Do you still have it? Did you read it once, then once again,
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Baths
Lavender Soaking Salts
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Recipes
Lavender Oatmeal
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Herbs
Chaparral
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Recipes
Pleasure Medicine
What is it that brings you pleasure? What is it that makes you grin unselfconsciously, ear to ear, not caring who sees? What is it that makes you feel completely free, totally at home, fully yourself? Whatever
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Recipes
Pistachio Rosewater Delights
These morsels are satisfyingly sweet, sightly savory, and subtly floral. They exist somewhere on the spectrum between a snack, a desert, and well—heaven. The delicate flavor of the rosewater lingers just long enough to delight you
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Herbs
Ashwagandha
The Plant That Changed Me Without pretense, I can say that Ashwagandha has changed my life. It is rare that I write about a plant that I have never cultivated, harvested, or even met face
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Herbs
Wild Onions
Harvesting wild onions is a deliciously grounding way to reconnect with the Earth as she grows more fertile with each passing day of Spring. I recommend finding a patch of damp earth, dappled with sun
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How-To
Herbal Respiratory Steams
Unlike drinking a tea or taking a tincture, Herbal Respiratory Steams deliver medicine directly to the tissues experiencing infection or irritation. This is why they are so effective, particularly when employed at the first sign
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Wise Guides
Technological Hygiene
This might sound weird, but I have to tell you something you might not realize about yourself. You have a problem. I do too. We all do, most of us. You see, in the last few years, something has
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Herbs
Damiana
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Daily Practices
Spirit Plate
Every action we undertake within ritual space is mirrored in the Otherworld, and felt by the spirits who reside there. Food is a gift that allows us to sustain our lives. And it takes life to feed
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Herbalism
Three Teas For The New Year
One of the most enjoyable and accessible ways to invite plant medicine into our daily lives is through drinking tea. Teas work as both food and medicine, extracting not only the more overt medicinal compounds of
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Recipes
Taste Of Texas Toasted Pecans
These nuts will not last long. They are the ultimate snack: sweet, salty, earthy, and filling. Serve them alongside fruit and cured meats before a meal, offer them for desert alongside sliced figs with a
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Daily Practices
Turn Your Lights Down Low
When most of us stop to consider how many hours a day we spend immersed in artificially lit spaces, the reality is somewhat unsettling. While it is possible for some folks to remain unaffected, more often
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